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[joseephuss]

@quickccc, I have changed my mind somewhat. It is not an impossibility all of the characters you mentioned may get live action shots on The CW network at some point. If a series like Legends of Tomorrow can make it on that network for SEVERAL seasons, anything is possible.

Several of those characters listed have already been on shows of The CW network.

 

[DallasEast]

Several of those characters listed have already been on shows of The CW network.

I trust you that they were. I have not watch the majority of DC adaptations on the network. One series, Naomi, was on The CW originally that I never watched until it was featured on HBO Max.

Have I missed any solo series from the list? I do remember the Martian Manhunter on Supergirl and earlier on Smallville but do not recall seeing a trailer or something similar about a lead role. Was Swamp Thing on The CW? Or am I misremembering it appearing and streaming first on DC Universe?

 

[Roadtrip635]

I trust you that they were. I have not watch the majority of DC adaptations on the network. One series, Naomi, was on The CW originally that I never watched until it was featured on HBO Max.

Have I missed any solo series from the list? I do remember the Martian Manhunter on Supergirl and earlier on Smallville but do not recall seeing a trailer or something similar about a lead role. Was Swamp Thing on The CW? Or am I misremembering it appearing and streaming first on DC Universe?

It was on DC Universe, but only lasted the one season. It's a shame, I rather enjoyed it and the production was quite good, I had high hopes for DC Universe......

 

[DallasEast]

It was on DC Universe, but only lasted the one season. It's a shame, I rather enjoyed it and the production was quite good, I had high hopes for DC Universe......

There is a mystery afoot. Doom Patrol, Harley Quinn, Stargirl, Titans, Young Justice and Swamp Thing are all DC Universe original programming. All were eventually absorbed by HBO Max except Swamp Thing. Or the show was on HBO Max at some point but is no longer on the streaming service--not even under its DC hub.



EDIT: Google said it is available to purchase on Apple+ for two bucks. Checked Apple+ and could not find it. What the heck? Did Warner Bros make the show totally disappear?

 

[DallasEast]

 

[Runwildboys]

That could go either way, but the last scene was pretty funny.

 

[quickccc]

It was on DC Universe, but only lasted the one season. It's a shame, I rather enjoyed it and the production was quite good, I had high hopes for DC Universe......

Studio claimed that the cancellation was because of budget cuts decision.
Too bad because it was awesome.
And DC Universe did not hold back because of violent content.

 

[Roadtrip635]

There is a mystery afoot. Doom Patrol, Harley Quinn, Stargirl, Titans, Young Justice and Swamp Thing are all DC Universe original programming. All were eventually absorbed by HBO Max except Swamp Thing. Or the show was on HBO Max at some point but is no longer on the streaming service--not even under its DC hub.



EDIT: Google said it is available to purchase on Apple+ for two bucks. Checked Apple+ and could not find it. What the heck? Did Warner Bros make the show totally disappear?

Everything about the show was strange. It was cancelled after 1 EPISODE, it was still filming the final episodes, it was supposed to be 13 episodes and then cut to 10. The crew didn't even break down the sets, they just walked away. It was sold to the CW. No real reasons were ever given as far as I know for the cancellation, there were rumors about production costs, DC Universe's future, creative differences, but nothing was ever confirmed. Very strange all the way around.

https://bamsmackpow.com/2022/06/06/dcs-swamp-thing-cancelled/

https://www.slashfilm.com/622275/why-swamp-thing-was-canceled-so-quickly-heres-what-we-know/

 

[joseephuss]

There is a mystery afoot. Doom Patrol, Harley Quinn, Stargirl, Titans, Young Justice and Swamp Thing are all DC Universe original programming. All were eventually absorbed by HBO Max except Swamp Thing. Or the show was on HBO Max at some point but is no longer on the streaming service--not even under its DC hub.



EDIT: Google said it is available to purchase on Apple+ for two bucks. Checked Apple+ and could not find it. What the heck? Did Warner Bros make the show totally disappear?

Last I saw Swamp Thing was available on TheCW app, but I can't confirm it is currently available there.

 

[DallasEast]

Last I saw Swamp Thing was available on TheCW app, but I can't confirm it is currently available there.

I downloaded The CW app onto my laptop but it did not have a search feature. The cellphone app had the search feature but I got nothing. I finally found the series on Prime Video:

Three bucks an episode. 25 bucks for the entire season. lol.

 

[DallasEast]

10 Best Superhero Movies and TV Shows of 2022, Ranked
By Rachel Ulatowski | The Mary Sue
November 19, 2022

2022 was a big year for superhero films and TV shows. Many of these releases were highly anticipated, especially considering some faced multiple delays from the <censored>. As expected, Marvel and DC dominated the list of the best superhero projects of the year. Marvel has continued to delve into the small screen by producing TV series for Disney+ and hit the nail on the head with almost all of their shows this year. Meanwhile, DC branched out to HBO Max and Netflix to produce two of their best TV series of the year, while the DCEU’s single 2022 film release also narrowly earned a spot on this list as well.

The best superhero projects are ultimately those that find a balance between taking creative liberties and remaining true to the source material. They also tend to boast stunning visuals, compelling acting performances, character development, and a strong plot peppered with intriguing themes. Here are 10 of the best superhero TV shows and movies of the year.

10. Black Adam
09. She-Hulk: Attorney at Law
08. Thor: Love and Thunder
07. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
06. Moon Knight
05. The Sandman
04. Ms. Marvel
03. Peacemaker
02. Werewolf By Night
01. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

Read more

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My sole comment (for now ) is that I would NEVER rank Thor: Love and Thunder that high.

 

[DallasEast]

Why Toonami's Shift to Horror Anime Is Great for the Late-Night Block
By Sean Sluman | MovieWeb
November 19, 2022

Anime and manga are two of the most popular cultural exports of Japan. They have found a boisterous audience in the West, significantly dominating pop culture and even outselling domestic comics. Characters from My Hero Academia and Attack on Titan are as prevalent at conventions as Marvel's Avengers or DC's Justice League. Streaming services continue to invest heavily in anime programming, from upcoming Junji Ito adaptations to continuations for Avatar: The Last Airbender, the latter of which arriving more than ten years after the series received its last episode. It's hard to ignore just how popular anime and manga have become in such a relatively short time.

Now, with the advent of the streaming age, it's easier than ever to get your Japanese animation whenever and wherever you want. This spells trouble for Adult Swim's Toonami. It was, at one point, the most accessible way to view some of the most beloved anime series. But, it now faces a conundrum -- how can a cable programming block compete with streaming?

Toonami Made Anime Accessible

If you're a fan of anime, you've likely heard of Adult Swim's programming block Toonami at some point in your life. Airing every Saturday night, it was originally one of the most readily accessible sources of anime for the West, introducing an entire generation to the likes of Dragon Ball Z, Mobile Suit Gundam, and Voltron. While the block originally ended in 2008, it was briefly revived as part of Adult Swim's annual April Fools' pranks in 2012 before being permanently reinstated in May. Since then, the block has continued to air new episodes of currently-running anime in addition to other adult-oriented programs owned by its parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery.

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[DallasEast]

I have been asking myself the same question for the past five years ...

Who the Hell Was Whedon’s Justice League For?
By Justin Carter | Gizmode
November 20, 2022

There’ve been so many superhero movies that have come out since 1998 that nearly every one of them has someone go to their defence. Think of whatever’s considered the worst MCU movie, or the worst movie in the X-Men or Spider-Man franchises, and you can probably name someone who would tell you that those entries are better than most would have you believe. It’s a bit of a harder ask with DC movies, and one in particular, given that its entire existence could be scientifically classified as radioactive.

Justice League released on November 17, 2017, and is…kinda complicated. Directed by Joss Whedon after original director Zack Snyder exited the film following the death of his daughter, the film is impossible to talk about without talking about how it entered the world. Things weren’t in its favour when its direct predecessor, 2016’s Batman v Superman, got raked across the coals for weeks following its release. By that point, Snyder was already filming League (initially planned as a two-parter), while Warner Bros. was no longer secure in its decision to make Snyder its Guy to spearhead what it hoped would be a full decade of films for the DC Extended Universe. Executive producer Geoff Johns providing rewriters to the original script done by Chris Terrio, much to the latter’s irritation, only served to add fire onto a troubled production. Once Snyder stepped back during post-production and Whedon took over to direct reshoots and provide his own rewrites…well, you know the rest of the story from there.

The thing about Justice League 2017 is that its root issue stems from its existence feeling like an act of obligation more than anything else. A decade ago, Marvel was the only franchise was that was doing cinematic universes even remotely well, and other studios were all too eager to follow suit, none moreso than WB. Hiring Whedon back then felt like a move that was, at its most cynical, a low key admission that the studio wanted to copy its direct competitor’s homework and just change some of the names. The Avengers had a plot-important Rubik’s Cube? Justice League 2017 will have three of them. Avengers ended with a tease of a greater cosmic conflict on the horizon? Justice League 2017 will do that and hype up a ground level team of baddies, that sort of thing. While those specific details may have already been baked into the plot Snyder’s version of Justice League in some fashion, his 2021 director’s cut has enough going on to make you forget that.

Conversely, its 2017 counterpart lacks the denseness of Snyder’s victory lap, or even its own distinct energy for folks to latch onto. The end result is a movie that feels like it should be considerably more important and grander than it actually is. It’s the cinematic equivalent of a balloon being inflated to full capacity and exploding with a minimal pop. Even in moments where it tries to shine, like Batman (Ben Affleck) briefly giving the Flash (Ezra Miller) hero advice or Superman kicking the League’s <filtered>, it doesn’t really work. The DCEU films that preceded Justice League 2017 weren’t perfect by any means, but at the very least, they were watchable and worth talking about with friends, provided you all agreed that the next hourlong conversation wouldn’t be held against anyone involved. You don’t really get that same kind of conversational staying power with Justice League 2017, unless it’s a game of who can give it the most backhanded compliments.

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[Runwildboys]

10 Best Superhero Movies and TV Shows of 2022, Ranked
By Rachel Ulatowski | The Mary Sue
November 19, 2022

2022 was a big year for superhero films and TV shows. Many of these releases were highly anticipated, especially considering some faced multiple delays from the <censored>. As expected, Marvel and DC dominated the list of the best superhero projects of the year. Marvel has continued to delve into the small screen by producing TV series for Disney+ and hit the nail on the head with almost all of their shows this year. Meanwhile, DC branched out to HBO Max and Netflix to produce two of their best TV series of the year, while the DCEU’s single 2022 film release also narrowly earned a spot on this list as well.

The best superhero projects are ultimately those that find a balance between taking creative liberties and remaining true to the source material. They also tend to boast stunning visuals, compelling acting performances, character development, and a strong plot peppered with intriguing themes. Here are 10 of the best superhero TV shows and movies of the year.

10. Black Adam
09. She-Hulk: Attorney at Law
08. Thor: Love and Thunder
07. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
06. Moon Knight
05. The Sandman
04. Ms. Marvel
03. Peacemaker
02. Werewolf By Night
01. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

Read more

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My sole comment (for now ) is that I would NEVER rank Thor: Love and Thunder that high.

I've seen 5 - 9, and if they represent the bar, this year was playing limbo.

 

[Roadtrip635]

10 Best Superhero Movies and TV Shows of 2022, Ranked
By Rachel Ulatowski | The Mary Sue
November 19, 2022

2022 was a big year for superhero films and TV shows. Many of these releases were highly anticipated, especially considering some faced multiple delays from the <censored>. As expected, Marvel and DC dominated the list of the best superhero projects of the year. Marvel has continued to delve into the small screen by producing TV series for Disney+ and hit the nail on the head with almost all of their shows this year. Meanwhile, DC branched out to HBO Max and Netflix to produce two of their best TV series of the year, while the DCEU’s single 2022 film release also narrowly earned a spot on this list as well.

The best superhero projects are ultimately those that find a balance between taking creative liberties and remaining true to the source material. They also tend to boast stunning visuals, compelling acting performances, character development, and a strong plot peppered with intriguing themes. Here are 10 of the best superhero TV shows and movies of the year.

10. Black Adam
09. She-Hulk: Attorney at Law
08. Thor: Love and Thunder
07. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
06. Moon Knight
05. The Sandman
04. Ms. Marvel
03. Peacemaker
02. Werewolf By Night
01. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

Read more

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My sole comment (for now ) is that I would NEVER rank Thor: Love and Thunder that high.

I think she confused the words "ranked" and "rank", because Thor: Love and Thunder was plenty "rank".........

 

[Runwildboys]

I think she confused the words "ranked" and "rank", because Thor: Love and Thunder was plenty "rank".........

Yeah, I'd very much appreciate a mental block that keeps me from remembering that movie.

 

[Stash]

I've seen 5 - 9, and if they represent the bar, this year was playing limbo.

That was my only comment. What a completely underwhelming list for 2022.

 

[Stash]

I have been asking myself the same question for the past five years ...

Who the Hell Was Whedon’s Justice League For?
By Justin Carter | Gizmode
November 20, 2022

There’ve been so many superhero movies that have come out since 1998 that nearly every one of them has someone go to their defence. Think of whatever’s considered the worst MCU movie, or the worst movie in the X-Men or Spider-Man franchises, and you can probably name someone who would tell you that those entries are better than most would have you believe. It’s a bit of a harder ask with DC movies, and one in particular, given that its entire existence could be scientifically classified as radioactive.

Justice League released on November 17, 2017, and is…kinda complicated. Directed by Joss Whedon after original director Zack Snyder exited the film following the death of his daughter, the film is impossible to talk about without talking about how it entered the world. Things weren’t in its favour when its direct predecessor, 2016’s Batman v Superman, got raked across the coals for weeks following its release. By that point, Snyder was already filming League (initially planned as a two-parter), while Warner Bros. was no longer secure in its decision to make Snyder its Guy to spearhead what it hoped would be a full decade of films for the DC Extended Universe. Executive producer Geoff Johns providing rewriters to the original script done by Chris Terrio, much to the latter’s irritation, only served to add fire onto a troubled production. Once Snyder stepped back during post-production and Whedon took over to direct reshoots and provide his own rewrites…well, you know the rest of the story from there.

The thing about Justice League 2017 is that its root issue stems from its existence feeling like an act of obligation more than anything else. A decade ago, Marvel was the only franchise was that was doing cinematic universes even remotely well, and other studios were all too eager to follow suit, none moreso than WB. Hiring Whedon back then felt like a move that was, at its most cynical, a low key admission that the studio wanted to copy its direct competitor’s homework and just change some of the names. The Avengers had a plot-important Rubik’s Cube? Justice League 2017 will have three of them. Avengers ended with a tease of a greater cosmic conflict on the horizon? Justice League 2017 will do that and hype up a ground level team of baddies, that sort of thing. While those specific details may have already been baked into the plot Snyder’s version of Justice League in some fashion, his 2021 director’s cut has enough going on to make you forget that.

Conversely, its 2017 counterpart lacks the denseness of Snyder’s victory lap, or even its own distinct energy for folks to latch onto. The end result is a movie that feels like it should be considerably more important and grander than it actually is. It’s the cinematic equivalent of a balloon being inflated to full capacity and exploding with a minimal pop. Even in moments where it tries to shine, like Batman (Ben Affleck) briefly giving the Flash (Ezra Miller) hero advice or Superman kicking the League’s <filtered>, it doesn’t really work. The DCEU films that preceded Justice League 2017 weren’t perfect by any means, but at the very least, they were watchable and worth talking about with friends, provided you all agreed that the next hourlong conversation wouldn’t be held against anyone involved. You don’t really get that same kind of conversational staying power with Justice League 2017, unless it’s a game of who can give it the most backhanded compliments.

Read more

I just rewatched the Snyder version last night. It’s certainly far superior to Whedon’s mish-mash mess, but again and again I find myself screaming “uncover the cameras! Let there be COLOR!”

It’s maddening!

 

[DallasEast]

I just rewatched the Snyder version last night. It’s certainly far superior to Whedon’s mish-mash mess, but again and again I find myself screaming “uncover the cameras! Let there be COLOR!”

It’s maddening!

By now, everyone knows I am WAY less critical of "dark" movies. However it is notable that Warner Bros Discovery seemingly feels the same about lightening up their superhero series and movies with the hiring of James Gunn.

 

[Runwildboys]

I just rewatched the Snyder version last night. It’s certainly far superior to Whedon’s mish-mash mess, but again and again I find myself screaming “uncover the cameras! Let there be COLOR!”

It’s maddening!

I still haven't seen it. I don't think it's on any of the services I already pay for.